Cyber Security Specialist, Senior (Top Secret)

Praescient Analytics • Fairfax (REMOTE), VA

7d • Remote

About The Position

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to lead all cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for a contract with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). You will ensure the application suite—hosted within a Government-provided AWS IL5 cloud environment —maintains its Authorization to Operate (ATO) and strictly complies with DoD cybersecurity policies. U.S. Citizenship is Required

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must hold an active CISSP or CISM certification.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance.
• Proven experience securing systems in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Deep expertise in NIST SP 800-53 and implementing RMF processes within DoD environments.
• Experience with STIG implementation and automated security scanning.
• U.S. Citizenship is Required

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience utilizing eMASS for DoD accreditation.
• Expertise in DevSecOps security integration, specifically managing SAST/DAST vulnerabilities within an Agile Software Factory.
• Hands-on experience with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty).
• Experience implementing security controls specifically within AWS IL5 / FedRAMP environments.
• Familiarity securing the OPIS technical stack, including Java-based web applications, Oracle databases, and FileNet document management.
• Knowledge of CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and independent assessment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process, creating and updating all required documentation to obtain and maintain a full ATO.
• Develop and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) and ensure all security-related software and hardware configuration management is documented.
• Identify points of vulnerability or non-compliance and manage the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) to address relevant security controls.
• Manage and contribute to eMASS packages by collaborating with ISSOs and ISSMs to ensure continuous compliance.
• Implement changes required to maintain compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and DoD policy.
• Conduct periodic technical security assessments of computing environments and perform regular reviews to ensure SSP compliance.
• Report security-related incidents to the ISSM and initiate protective or corrective measures when vulnerabilities are discovered.
• Ensure 100% of the codebase is free of High or Critical Static and Dynamic vulnerabilities prior to production pushes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed